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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower  .
  4. Pull out the rear door weather-strip from the pinchweld flange as needed.
  5. Loosen the sail panel as needed.
  6. Pull out on the lower third of the quarter trim panel to disengage the clip (3).
  7. Lift the bottom edge of the quarter panel until the panel is at a 45-degree angle.
  8. Slide the panel down to disengage the top T-hook (1).
    9. Fig 1: T-Hook & Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel
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  9. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
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